Transformer Analysis: Comparing Measured and Analytical Values

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I am asked to compare analytical values of the loaded transformer with measeured values of the transformer. I have got no clue how to do that. The transformer is singl ephase 230/115V with rated secondary current 0.43 A.
According to open circuit test the Rcore = 15.9kOhm, Xcore = 10.5kOhm. From SC test Req= 80 Ohm,
Xeq = 33.8 Ohm, Zeq = 86.8 Ohm

I have values of load test as follows. The load is connected to secondary R= 150k Ohm,
Vp = 211V, Ip= 24 mA, Pp = 3.2W, Vs = 115.1, Is=0.75 mA.

I am not sure what to do with that data. I also don't know how to find actual efficiency of the transformer. What is the power output of that transformer?
Thank you
 
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greg997 said:
I am asked to compare analytical values of the loaded transformer with measeured values of the transformer. I have got no clue how to do that. The transformer is singl ephase 230/115V with rated secondary current 0.43 A.
According to open circuit test the Rcore = 15.9kOhm, Xcore = 10.5kOhm. From SC test Req= 80 Ohm,
Xeq = 33.8 Ohm, Zeq = 86.8 Ohm

I have values of load test as follows. The load is connected to secondary R= 150k Ohm,
Vp = 211V, Ip= 24 mA, Pp = 3.2W, Vs = 115.1, Is=0.75 mA.

I am not sure what to do with that data. I also don't know how to find actual efficiency of the transformer. What is the power output of that transformer?
Thank you

have you been introduced to an equivalent circuit model? I would guess that you have to compare your results from the 150k loaded experiment, to the results from the open and short circuit experiments.
 
What exactly are "Rcore" and "Xcore"? Also your "eq" parameters. How exactly were they measured?

What you need is:

with no other connections to the transformer:
primary inductance L11
primary resistance R1
secondary inductance L22
secondary resistance R2

with primary excited:
secondary voltage, open-circuit secondary: V2(oc)
secondary voltage, loaded secondary: V2(150K)

You might also determine the reverse voltage gain, i.e. V1(oc) and V1(150K) with V2 excited, although that should be redundant.

EDITED:
Not sure what the intent here is. Looks like you are to do just the unexcited measurements (the first four) and then assume a fully coupled transformer (k = 1.0) and compare the caculated output voltage with the measured one. But I'm just guessing.
 
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